Before you speak with your child about sexuality, think about what your values are. It also provides an opportunity to explain that there are different beliefs in the community, that people are allowed to disagree with each other, and that differing views should be respected – as long as those views are based on ethics, responsibility, justice, equality, and nonviolence. Young people often find it confusing when parents talk about a value regarding sexuality and then act in a way that does not support that value.